Cusumano

A bright, brilliant wine with golden reflections. The aroma is characterised by floral notes, summer fruits and honey. Rich and fresh on the palate with a full round finish - very drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE

"The sweetly-scented 2021 Insolia lifts from the glass with a smoky mix of musky ripe peaches and candied citrus tones. It engulfs the palate with weighty textures offset by saline-minerals, as floral-laced orchard fruits settle upon the senses. This finishes long and spicy with a tropical flair of melon and flowery perfumes. The 2021 is a bit richer than I crave from a fresh Insolia, yet it maintains balance throughout." Vinous

"This has aromas of waxed lemons, jasmine, thyme and stones. It’s medium-bodied with vibrant acidity. So fresh, with wild-thyme and fennel notes at the end." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose much fruit and a breath easily sweetish liquorice. Very elegant with fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling

Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"There's a smoky, inky feel to the intense black-plum and berry aromas here. Full, round and compact with lots of fruity flavor and fine but firm, rather sticky tannin. Hint of chocolate at the end." James Suckling

Deep, dense colour, in the nose a lot of fruit and a touch of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright straw yellow. This single-varietal Grillo smells of citrus, melon and fine herbs. On the palate, a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has aromas of pears, peaches, lemons and wet stones. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a clean, focused palate. Mineral at the end." James Suckling

This Sicilian cuvée is beautifully textured, harmonious and rich. The aroma is seductive of honeydew melon, banana and herbs with a crisp freshness. A remarkable dry white wine with a good balance between acidity and fruit and of persistent persistence. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Angimbé displays green melon and fleshy yellow apple complemented by nuances of chamomile and candied ginger. It’s silky and pliant in style, traversing both savory and sweet, as tart orchard fruits are contrasted by pretty inner florals. This leaves a lovely nuance of exotic spice and hints of kiwi, while finishing long yet also quite fresh. The Angimbé is a nuanced blend of 70% Insolia and 30% Chardonnay that requires your full attention to truly enjoy." Vinous

"This has a ripe and fruity nose of pineapple, yellow apple, lemon blossom and pear. It’s medium-bodied with excellent concentration. Creamy and delicious finish." James Suckling

Sparkling ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe wild berries, concentrated, full-fruited yet elegant taste that finishes in a fresh, smooth finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blackberry, tar and blueberry aromas follow through to a full body with firm, super fine and lightly chewy tannins that are nicely integrated. Long, beautiful finish. Solid and pretty red." James Suckling

Subtle aromas and flavours of red cherry and pink flowers, clean and fresh on the palate, very aromatic and balanced taste with a slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling light orange. Shows fine nuances of flowers on the nose, then raspberry and strawberry on the finish. Intense juiciness and minerality on the palate, nice final." Falstaff

"There's a tight bead of fresh cranberries and oranges running through this. The palate is quite full, but remains energetic and flavorful." James Suckling

Bright, lightening garnet, very clear bouquet with emphatically fresh fruit notes of berries and rhubarb, elegant on the palate with well-dosed power, smooth tannin; juicy, persistent and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Etna Rosso impresses with masses of black cherry and balsam herbs complemented by a whiff of fresh mint. It’s round yet juicy in feel, focused on purity of fruit, with tart berries cascading across its mineral core and lovely inner rose tones that build toward the close. This tapers off a bit short yet fresh, leaving a subtle tug of tannin and a bitter hint behind. The 2018 vintage was challenging on Etna, yet Alta Mora managed to cull an impressive entry-level Rosso from it in spite of that." Vinous

"Frank and attractive red-cherry, cranberry and floral aromas, plus a sleek and vivid palate make this a classic Etna red. Very good balance at the clean, mineral finish." James Suckling

A modern, single-varietal Chardonnay that does not deny its terroir with an almost Burgundian style. Elegant, complex and with a lot of character, the aromatically fragrant Jalé shows itself with a balanced, long taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich mix of baked pear, hazelnut, dusty dried flowers and hints vanilla bean wafts up from the 2020 Jalé. It’s deeply textural, almost weighty in feel, with glycerol yellow apple and melon complemented by nuances of brown spice. There’s a hearty feel to the 2020 Jalé, possibly too much so, as residual acids work to maintain balance through the long and slightly clumsy finale. This is a varietal Chardonnay." Vinous

"This has aromas of mango stone, dried pineapple, lemon and grilled herbs. It’s medium-bodied with a compact, lightly oily palate. Lots of exotic fruit." James Suckling

Salealto consists of equal parts Insolia, Zibibbo and Grillo and was aged for about 10 months on the fine lees in stainless steel. Strong golden yellow with green reflections. Open nose with hints of beeswax, yellow flowers, acacia, red apple and green pepper. Very refreshing on the palate, low acidity, fine saltiness and a wonderful fruit exoticism. In the deep finish, herbal spice and expansive fruit with beautiful freshness - definitely aerate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Salealto takes its time opening in the glass, as nuances of ginger-spiced apples, hints of tangerine and a zest of lime form its understated yet incredibly pretty bouquet. This impresses with its silky textures offset by saline-tinged acid and mineral tones that give way to savory spices and orchard fruits. The 2019 tapers off surprisingly fresh yet long, leaving hints of tangerine and yellow curry. This is so unique yet also equally enjoyable." Vinous

"Lemon-cream pie with some straw and lime undertones on the nose. Honeysuckle flowers, too. It’s full-bodied with tangy and focused acidity and a long, flavorful finish. So much lemon zest and cream at the finish." James Suckling

The name refers to the altitude at which the grapes for this spumante, produced using the Champagne method, grow. Noble light yellow, in the bouquet delicate notes of broom, yellow fruits and the typical yeast note. On the palate, a fine, persistent perlage, plus fine yellow fruit and respectable depth, finishing aristocratically elegant, fresh, fruity and long. SUPERIORE.DE

Beguilingly fruity Noà from Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, equipped with a delicious bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices and cocoa as well as the fresh taste with silky soft tannin and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"I love the herbal complexity on the nose here with dried bay leaf, Thai basil, blueberries and licorice. Rich and nicely round on the palate, but with a delicate streak of acidity and a tangy finish." James Suckling

"Cooling mint meets sweet tobacco, black currants and hints of dark chocolate as the 2016 Noà slowly comes to life in the glass. This is silky in texture with medium-bodied weight, ushering in a polished display of blackberry and plum, as a mix of minerals and sweet tannins creates a more structured feel toward the close. It tapers off long but also youthfully monolithic to hints of balsamic spice." Vinous

"This wine pours from the bottle with an inky black appearance and an intense concentration of aromas and flavors. The Cusumano brothers have hit the bull's-eye with this beautiful wine in terms of its power, complexity and smooth integration. The bouquet starts off with Morello cherry, dried blackberry, spice and bitter chocolate. As the wine opens in the glass, it unleashes granite, smoke and licorice. As far as Cusumano's Noà goes, this is the nicest vintage I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

Sagana, an impressively varietal and at the same time very fresh Nero d'Avola of dark colour, intensely scented of sour cherries, undergrowth, iodine and graphite. Very powerful and full-bodied on the palate, velvety tannins and a long, slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark garnet with violet reflections. Distinctly fragrant on juicy blueberry, plum and fine pralines, in addition freshly roasted coffee, tobacco in the background. Gripping in the mouth, shows a lot of intensity, appears compact and a bit pithy in the tannin, finishes powerfully on rich fruit nuances." Falstaff

"The 2017 Nero d'Avola Sàgana pulls you close with a mix of black currants, brown spice, tobacco and crushed rocks. It’s soft in texture, presenting a pure and savory display of black fruit and inner herbal notes, all lifted by salty acids and minerals. Grippy tannins linger through the purple-tinged finale, as this tapers off lightly structured yet long, resonating on wild berries and hints of mocha and tar. Color me impressed. Give the Sagana another year in the cellar, and then reap the rewards." Vinous

"This wine sources its fruit from a site identified on the front label: the Vigneto del Torrone Bianco in the Tenuta San Giacomo. A pure expression of Nero d'Avola, the Cusumano 2017 Sicilia Sàgana is a richly concentrated and powerful wine. The bouquet is heartily enriched with blackberry preserves and cherry confit, and the wine is soft and luscious to touch. The length is moderate, even a bit clipped, in this hot vintage that front-loads most of its fruit weight and volume. Black olive tapenade appears on the finish." Robert Parker

"A red with plenty of blackberry, chocolate, some wet earth and bark, as well as black-tea undertones. It’s full-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Give it a little time." James Suckling

A fresh sweet wine made from sun-dried Moscato grapes, golden yellow with a pure floral scent and full of Sicilian sun! Fine, soft, round taste, honey-sweet with a delicately fresh and citrusy note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from dried Moscato grapes, this opens with heady aromas of marmalade, ripe apricot and jasmine. The aromas follow through to the balanced palate alongside pistachio, vanilla and fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Such a complex nose, with bitter oranges, toffee, sultanas, dried figs, peaches and flowers. Some vivid jasmine tea as well. So rich and unctuous, almost a little painful and syrup-like. Lots of dried oranges, toffee and some pistachio nuts here. Viscous. Extremely long and sweet. Such a treat for the sweet-toothed palate." James Suckling

Guardiola, a cru from Nerello Mascalese, shows the typical elegant aromatics from volcanic soils. Fine raspberry fruit, gentle acidity and silky tannins, full and ripe, but never too full. A modern drop from a traditional vine. SUPERIORE.DE

"An appealing note of ripe black raspberry is pure and lightly juicy, leading the way in this grippy, mineral-driven red. It's layered with accents of licorice snap, sage, orange peel and a smoky tang of hot iron. Quite elegant through the the finish, where the dense tannins hold sway for now, recommending short-term cellaring or decanting." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of fragrant purple flower, underbrush, Mediterranean scrub and fragrant spice shape the nose. Focused and elegantly structured, the vibrant palate features ripe black cherry, raspberry, licorice and a hint of saline alongside tightly wound, fine-grained tannins that grip the close." Wine Enthusiast

"Smoked meat, volcanic ash, licorice and wild cherries. It’s medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Delightfully mineral with spice, dried herbs and berries on the palate. Leather and dust on the finish." James Suckling

"Good full bright red. Captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, quinine, powdered rocks and violet. Big, dense and mineral with no easy sweetness to the rich ripe but refined red fruit and stony flavors. Finishes extremely long and with a multifaceted personality, but this young, still brooding wine needs time." Vinous

The third vintage of the red crus from Cusumano's still young Alta Mora family from Etna is a deep dark red, single-varietal Nerello. Elegant bouquet with aromas of berries and herbs, on the palate lean, juicy and very finesse with silky tannins and fine acidity, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, focused red, with brambly herb accenting the wild cherry and red currant fruit flavors. It's light- to medium-bodied, with a fine frame of light, snappy tannins and a subtle underpinning of tarry smoke and spice lingering on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Elegant and savory, this focused red has aromas of wild berry, blue flower, underbrush and dark spice. The radiant palate has great energy, delivering juicy Morello cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside lithe, fine-grained tannins that give it a rather drying finish. Bright acidity keeps it well balanced." Wine Enthusiast

"Complex aromas of smoke, bramble and savory herbs, followed by cloves and dried flowers. This is an elegant, medium-bodied red with ultra fine tannins and red-tea notes. Firm and lightly austere. Mouthwatering finish." James Suckling

"The Alta Mora 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a wine of unsuspecting power and intensity. The momentum takes a moment to build, but sure enough, this wine fills the balloon of your glass with ripe cherry, cassis, blue flower and rusty nail aromas. It also shows a sanguine or mineral side with iron ore and pencil shavings. Made with fruit from 90- to 100-year-old vines, the wine hits the palate in a sharp and decisive manner, thanks to the tannins and the wine's focused style. A tasting party with just a few slices of caciocavallo cheese will be huge success with this bottle." Robert Parker